Principal Game Engineer — Lead Gameplay Architect

Skydance Media; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 217,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in Santa Monica seeks a Principal Game Engineer to design and implement innovative game features. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Unreal Engine and multiple shipped games, driving technical leadership and collaborating with creative teams. This role emphasizes creativity and ownership, ideal for individuals passionate about shaping the future of interactive entertainment. Competitive salary range of $217,000 to $246,000, reflecting experience and expertise.

Qualifications

• Multiple years of professional experience with several shipped games.
• Extensive experience with Unreal Engine, including custom tech.
• Deep understanding of modern game development challenges.
• Self-motivated, willing to assist beyond direct responsibilities.
• Experience guiding other engineers and providing feedback.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement new game features from scratch.
• Collaborate with designers and artists to refine game systems.
• Maintain development schedules and drive implementation tasks.
• Guide technology development using modular approaches.

Skills

C++

Unreal Engine

Communication skills

Collaboration

Tools

Blueprints

Job description

A leading media company in Santa Monica seeks a Principal Game Engineer to design and implement innovative game features. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Unreal Engine and multiple shipped games, driving technical leadership and collaborating with creative teams. This role emphasizes creativity and ownership, ideal for individuals passionate about shaping the future of interactive entertainment. Competitive salary range of $217,000 to $246,000, reflecting experience and expertise.